T-Projects and Transit Oriented Development

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is compact, walkable development around transit stations. Generally including a mix of uses such as housing, shopping, employment, and recreational facilities—TOD is designed with transit and pedestrians as high priorities, making it possible for visitors and residents to move around without complete dependence on a car.

TOD represents an opportunity for communities all across Massachusetts to enhance their quality of life by turning parking lots and underutilized land near public transportation into vibrant mixed-use districts, diverse housing, and lively public places.

Numerous MBTA properties located at or near T stations are involved in the TOD Program on MBTA Surplus Property. The MBTA and the Office for Commonwealth Development (OCD — the office charged with focusing state resources on smart growth and sustainable development — work with local communities to use surplus MBTA land near transit stations to catalyze high-quality, transit-oriented development. The program provides technical assistance for outreach, planning, marketing, and RFP development.

Wonderland Station, Mattapan Square Station, Bartlett Yards at Dudley Station and Newburyport Station are a few of our current TOD projects on MBTA surplus property.

View other examples of TOD in Massachusetts or visit the Office for Commonwealth Development website to view the Guide to Station Area Developments in Massachusetts.

For more information about TOD opportunities with the MBTA, please contact Transit Realty at 617-482-2525 or email the Transit Realty team at info@transitrealty.com.